Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kaufman

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a first Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Kaufman area DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, the state framework for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything. No classroom, no drive to a testing center.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness through text-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. There is no daily hour cap, so you set the pace. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours under current TDLR guidelines.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For Kaufman residents ages 18 to 24, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process a first-time license application. You cannot skip it. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you skip the in-person written test at the DPS office entirely. The sooner you complete the course, the sooner you book your driving skills test and get licensed in Kaufman County.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

This course meets the state mandated requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you earn here satisfies the adult driver education requirement for first-time Texas license applicants. The in-person driving skills test at DPS remains a separate required step.

Last updated: Content reviewed and current as of 2025 TDLR guidelines
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas tests on road signs and traffic law.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full six hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Through TrafficSchool.net

Complete the state required course from Kaufman County without driving to a classroom. No fixed schedule, no commute, same TDLR approved certificate at the end.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate Access

Your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Written Test Included

The 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education still exists in Texas but requires finding a licensed provider near Kaufman County and attending on their schedule.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling options.

Travel Required

Kaufman County residents must drive to wherever the provider holds classes.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires for your license application.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to handling everything in person at the DPS.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your own schedule, with no daily cap limiting how fast you finish.
DPS Written Test In Person Drive to the Kaufman area DPS office, wait your turn, and sit for a separate written knowledge test before getting licensed.

What You Pay Either Way

The online course replaces the in-person written test. Here is how the costs compare for Kaufman County applicants.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Adult Driver Education Course $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate. No additional written test fee at DPS.
In-Person Classroom Course Classroom provider fees vary and do not include your gas and time driving to and from the course location.

Take the Course From Kaufman County

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Living in Kaufman means the nearest DPS Driver License Office is a real drive. Finishing the written portion online before you go saves you a separate trip just for the knowledge test. Log in from home, a coffee shop, or wherever you have a connection.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your course lessons.

  • Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section automatically, so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to rush. Log back in whenever you are ready to continue where you left off.

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About Your Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course offered here meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 for first-time adult license applicants in Kaufman County and across the state.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Recognized by Texas DPS for license applications
  • Course content current with latest TDLR guidelines

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This adult driver education course is for first-time license applicants only. Licensed Texas drivers have different course options.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Kaufman

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete an approved adult driver education course before the DPS will process their application. That means if you are in that age range and have never held a Texas license, this course is not optional for you. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it under the same provision, but completing it still earns them the ADE-1317 certificate that substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test. If you are in Kaufman County and ready to get licensed, enrolling now is the first step.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. You take the exam inside the course, not at the DPS office. Pass it at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Kaufman area DPS Driver License Office instead of sitting for a separate written test there. The in-person driving skills test is a completely separate requirement and still happens at the DPS. The course final only covers the written knowledge portion. Confirm current DPS procedures at your local office before your visit.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in a single day if you have the time, or you can split it across several sessions over multiple days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you any completed work. For Kaufman County residents who want to get to the DPS for their driving skills test as quickly as possible, finishing in one focused session is a real option. Log in, work through the material, pass the final, and get your certificate.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued when you pass the final exam for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. TDLR requires approved providers to issue this specific certificate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing. When you go to the Kaufman area Texas DPS Driver License Office to apply for your first license, you bring this certificate as proof you completed the required adult driver education. The DPS will not process a first-time application for an 18 to 24 year old without it. Adults 25 and older bring it to skip the in-person written knowledge test. Keep a digital copy accessible on your phone before your DPS appointment.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

No. Under current TDLR guidelines governing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for adults, there is no requirement to log behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to adult applicants taking the six-hour course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Adult applicants in Kaufman County complete the online coursework, pass the final exam, and receive the ADE-1317 certificate without any supervised driving log attached to the course itself. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course. Practice driving on your own before that appointment, but no formal hour log is tied to this enrollment.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The practical reason is simple: completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS entirely. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, that age group is not required to take the course, but passing it earns the ADE-1317 certificate that substitutes for the DPS written test. For someone in Kaufman County applying for a first Texas license, that means one fewer reason to make the drive to the DPS before the actual road test appointment. The course also covers current Texas traffic law and road signs in a format that genuinely prepares you for the driving skills test. For a first-time applicant at any age, that preparation has real value.

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